Hematology: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Hematology

Sample item

Pallor with low ferritin suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Iron deficiency

This item reviews Hematology; Iron deficiency is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Hemolysis

    Hemolysis is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Polycythemia

    Polycythemia is unsupported by the key information.

  • C. B12 deficiency

    B12 deficiency does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Iron deficiency (correct)

    Correct. Iron deficiency fits the defining finding.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Iron deficiency. This item reviews Hematology; Iron deficiency is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "Hemolysis" not the answer?

Hemolysis is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Polycythemia" not the answer?

Polycythemia is unsupported by the key information.

Why is "B12 deficiency" not the answer?

B12 deficiency does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Iron deficiency fits the defining finding.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Hematology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.